Minority governments in Canada

Pan-Canadian humanitarian, faith and labour groups to hold media conference: ‘Canada must demand a ceasefire now!’

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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OTTAWA, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An ad-hoc coalition of over 70 humanitarian, faith, labour, and civil society organizations will hold a media conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An ad-hoc coalition of over 70 humanitarian, faith, labour, and civil society organizations will hold a media conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
  • The coalition will call on the Government of Canada to endorse two urgent demands:
    An unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe is underway in Gaza.
  • Thousands have already been killed, while bombing continues to intensify.
  • The coalition aims to bring to bear the full weight of the Canadian public on the federal government to demand an immediate ceasefire and prevent the further loss of life in Israel-Palestine.

Canada and Nova Scotia chart new path with Agreement to help protect and conserve nature

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.

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  • To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.
  • The Government of Canada will invest up to $28.5 million over three years to implement the Agreement and help protect nature.
  • Moving forward, the Canada–Nova Scotia Nature Agreement will guide our actions, in partnership with Indigenous peoples, to conserve and protect nature in Nova Scotia."
  • This Nature Agreement will help continue Nova Scotia's national leadership in conservation by protecting nature and strengthening biodiversity and carbon capture and storage.

Building Offshore Renewables in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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The Government of Canada is helping Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia seize this generational economic opportunity.

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  • The Government of Canada is helping Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia seize this generational economic opportunity.
  • These amendments will set the legislative framework for offshore renewable energy, enabling Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia to capitalize on their existing strengths and accelerate offshore wind development off Canada's East Coast.
  • These amendments build on the April 2022 announcements by the governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia to expand the mandates of the CNSOER and the C-NLOER to include the regulation of offshore renewable energy projects.
  • This work is being done in close collaboration with the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the results of the provincial election in Alberta

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in Alberta:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in Alberta:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party of Alberta on their re-election.
  • "I look forward to continuing to work with Premier Smith and the provincial government to deliver results for Albertans – including growing the economy, creating good jobs for the middle class, improving health care, continuing to position Alberta as a leader in clean energy, and making life more affordable.
  • We will also continue to build on the progress we have made to deliver affordable child care to families in Alberta and move forward on the path of reconciliation."

Statement by the Prime Minister on the results of the provincial election in Prince Edward Island

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in Prince Edward Island:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in Prince Edward Island:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Dennis King and the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island on their re-election.
  • "I look forward to continuing to work with Premier King and the provincial government to build stronger communities and make progress on issues of importance to people in the province and across the country.
  • "Together, we will work to grow the economy, create good middle-class jobs, improve access to quality health care, accelerate the fight against climate change, and make life more affordable, including by working toward $10-a-day child care on average in the province by the end of the year."

Delta 9 Increases Production of Cannabis Pre-Rolls, Secures Funding Support from Manitoba Agriculture

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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“The expansion in pre-roll manufacturing capacity marks a significant milestone for Delta 9.

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  • “The expansion in pre-roll manufacturing capacity marks a significant milestone for Delta 9.
  • In 2022 we produced and sold over 1 million cannabis pre-rolls, generating over $2.3 million in revenue,” said John Arbuthnot, CEO of Delta 9.
  • The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a bilateral agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba which oversees the AG Action Manitoba program (the “Program”).
  • The Program funds investments in the Manitoba agriculture sector with a directive to enhance the diversification, competitiveness, and sustainability of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-product sector by accelerating the pace of innovation in the Province of Manitoba.

The Government of Canada strengthens pollution pricing across the country

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Not only does pollution pricing ensure it is no longer free to pollute anywhere in Canada, for 8 out of 10 Canadians who receive Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payments, the federal pollution pricing system actually puts more money back into their pockets.

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  • Not only does pollution pricing ensure it is no longer free to pollute anywhere in Canada, for 8 out of 10 Canadians who receive Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payments, the federal pollution pricing system actually puts more money back into their pockets.
  • The federal governmentalso announced today the Climate Action Incentive amounts for the coming year in provinces with the federal approach, which is how the Government of Canada returns the proceeds of pollution pricing directly to households.
  • Pollution Pricing in Canada Going Forward:
    The federal fuel charge will continue to apply in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, and Yukon.
  • For pollution pricing of large industry:
    The federal Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) will continue to apply in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, and Nunavut.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses linked to spot prawns

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses involving four provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.

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  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses involving four provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
  • Investigation findings have identified consumption of spot prawns as the source of the outbreak.
  • All of the individuals who became ill reported eating spot prawns before their illnesses occurred.More information is needed to determine how the spot prawns became contaminated with norovirus.
  • The outbreak investigation is ongoing and additional actions to protect public health will be taken as needed.

Government Must Act Now to save Canada's Hardest Hit Tourism and Hospitality Businesses from yet Another Lost Summer Season

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Businesses are urgently calling on the government to remove barriers at the border, maintain and extend the Tourism and Recovery Hospitality Program (THRP) support program and help the sector attract the workforce it needs to recover.

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  • Businesses are urgently calling on the government to remove barriers at the border, maintain and extend the Tourism and Recovery Hospitality Program (THRP) support program and help the sector attract the workforce it needs to recover.
  • "The COVID-19 crisis has created an unpredictable environment for travelers and hospitality businesses," said Beth Potter, President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada and Co-Chair of the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses.
  • Established in September 2020, the Coalition of the Hardest Hit Businesses is an industry-driven coalition that represents the hundreds of businesses in tourism, travel, arts and culture, events and festivals, motor coach, accommodations and hospitality, and Indigenous tourism experiences.
  • To learn more about the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses, visit www.HardestHit.ca .

Global business accelerators to power growth, opportunities in Alberta tech startup sector

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business accelerators with global reach are setting up shop in Alberta to power new growth and opportunities in the provinces burgeoning tech startup sector.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business accelerators with global reach are setting up shop in Alberta to power new growth and opportunities in the provinces burgeoning tech startup sector.
  • The accelerators are experienced in vaulting promising startups through scaleup and growth by providing intensive mentoring, networking, access to capital and other opportunities.
  • Alberta Accelerator by 500 500 Global, one of the worlds most active venture capital firms, is launching a one-of-a-kind accelerator to nurture seed-stage tech companies in Alberta.
  • The goal is to support Alberta Innovates in strengthening an Alberta innovation corridor which encompasses Edmonton, Calgary and rural Alberta.